Presented by Naksh Foundation × Project CyberShield

Registrations Open — CodeShield 1.0

CodeShield
Hackathon 1.0

Build impactful solutions to tackle real-world cyber threats—driven by purpose, guided by innovation, and focused on creating safer digital spaces for everyone.

In collaboration with Sri Indu College of Engineering & Technology · Hyderabad

₹10K

Grand Prize

Cyber

Defense

Team Sizes

Cyber

Focused

About CodeShield 1.0

Building defenses against cyber criminals

CodeShield 1.0 is a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity hackathon where teams build real, deployable solutions against today’s most pressing cyber threats—phishing, ransomware, data breaches, identity theft, and more.

Project CyberShield is a flagship initiative of Naksh Foundation — a registered non-profit dedicated to educating and empowering students to navigate the digital world safely. In collaboration with Sri Indu College of Engineering & Technology, this event transforms students into the first line of cyber defense.

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Fight Real Cyber Threats

Tackle real-world scenarios — phishing, malware, zero-day vulnerabilities, ransomware, and social engineering.

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Purpose-Driven Mission

Turn ideas into practical solutions that protect people, systems, and digital infrastructure.

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Hands-On Build Experience

Work through real problem statements and build solutions that go beyond concepts into working prototypes.

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Impact-Driven Judging

Projects judged on real deployability and how effectively they counter cyber criminal activity.

Prize & Recognition

One Prize. Maximum Impact.

The best cybersecurity solution wins. One outstanding team takes home the grand prize.

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🥇 Grand Prize — CodeShield 1.0 Winner

₹10,000

Best Cybersecurity Solution Built by a Student Team

💰₹10,000 cash prize for the winning team

🏅Trophy + winner certificates for all members

📢Featured across Naksh Foundation & Project CyberShield media

🤝Mentorship with top cybersecurity professionals

🎁Exclusive CodeShield winner swag kit

🚀Project incubation & deployment support

All participants receive certificates · Runner-up goodies for top 3 teams

Registration Fee

Choose your team size. Register today.

Flat, transparent fees by team size. No hidden charges. Every tier includes full event access.

⚡ Popular Among Students

Lone Wolf

₹250

per individual participant

✓Participation certificate

⚡ Most Popular

Duo Team

₹375

per team of 2 · ₹187.8 per person

✓Duo certificates for both members

🔥 Best Value

Trio Team

₹5,00

per team of 3 · ₹166 per person

✓Trio certificates for all 3

Schedule & Timeline

Key dates to remember

Mar 18

2026

Registrations Open

CodeShield 1.0 registrations go live. Solo, Duo, and Trio slots available.

Open Now

Apr 25

2026

Registration Deadline

Final day to register. No late entries. Confirm your spot before midnight.

Deadline

Mar 18- Apr 26

2026

Idea Submission

All registered participants shall submit their idea before the deadline.

Upcoming

Apr 29 (Online)

2026

CodeShield 1.0 Begins 🚀

Idea presentation fosetering culture of security & innovation.

Upcoming

May 8-10

2026

Final Tool Demonstration

All cybersecurity tools must be submitted before 17th April 11:59 PM. No late submissions.

Deadline

May 16

2026

Result Declaration 🏆

Announcement of CodeShield 1.0 champion.

Upcoming

Participant Resources

Everything you need to compete

Access all official CodeShield 1.0 materials, templates, guidelines, and reference documents in one place.

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Official Pitch Deck Template

PowerPoint template for your final project presentation to the jury panel.

PPT Template.pptx · ~2 MB

Download

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Brand Kit & Slide Assets

Official CodeShield logos, color palette, and graphic assets for your presentation.

PPT Template.zip · ~5 MB

Download

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Participant Handbook

Complete rules, code of conduct, judging criteria, and event logistics for CodeShield 1.0.

Guidelines.pdf · ~1.2 MB

Download

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Technical Submission Guide

Step-by-step instructions for submitting your project, GitHub repo, and demo link.

Guidelines.pdf · ~0.8 MB

Download

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Team Registration Form

Official registration form for CodeShield 1.0. Fill and submit before April 30, 2026.

FormGoogle Form

Open Form

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Project Submission Form

Final project submission form. Available from May 10, 2026 onwards.

FormGoogle Form

Open Form

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Cybersecurity Reading List

Curated articles, research papers, and resources to prepare your cybersecurity knowledge.

Reference.pdf · ~0.5 MB

Download

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OWASP Top 10 Reference Sheet

Quick reference to the most critical web application security risks used in challenge design.

Reference.pdf · ~0.3 MB

View

More resources will be released after registration confirmation. Registered participants will receive all materials via email.

Organizers & Partners

The teams behind CodeShield 1.0

The organizations united in the mission to make students the first line of cyber defense.

Naksh Foundation

Presenting Organization

A registered non-profit dedicated to education, empowerment, and social action. Naksh Foundation drives national initiatives in legal literacy, human rights, digital safety, and civic engagement across India.

naksh.org →

Project CyberShield

Lead Organizer

A flagship initiative of Naksh Foundation aimed at combating cybercrime through awareness and education. CyberShield empowers public to navigate the digital world safely and build solutions for a secure digital India.

projectcybershield.in →

Sri Indu College of Engineering & Technology

Knowledge Partner

Sri Indu College of Engineering & Technology is a reputed Hyderabad institution focused on technical education, innovation, and student development. It nurtures skilled engineers through strong academics and practical learning.

sriindu.ac.in →

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

CodeShield 1.0 is open to anyone across India. You can participate individually or in teams of up to three members.

Build cybersecurity solutions against cyber criminals. Participants must build tools, platforms, or systems that detect, prevent, or mitigate real-world cyber attacks — including phishing, ransomware, identity theft, malware, and data breaches.

CodeShield 1.0 is a fully online event. Participants can join from anywhere, collaborate remotely, and submit their solutions digitally.

Any programming language, framework, or platform is allowed. Open-source libraries are encouraged. AI-assisted tools are permitted with proper disclosure.

Projects are evaluated on Cybersecurity Impact & Relevance (35%), Technical Implementation (25%), Innovation (20%), and Presentation & Demo Quality (20%) by a jury of cybersecurity professionals and faculty.

A working demo, a GitHub repository with a clear README, a 3-minute video pitch, and a project deck (max 8 slides). Full guidelines will be shared with all registered participants on May 10, 2026.

Registration fees for CodeShield 1.0 are non-refundable. Once registered, no cancellation or refund requests will be entertained.

Team member changes are not allowed once the registration form submitted.

CodeShield 1.0

Register Your Team Today

Be part of India's student cybersecurity movement. Register before April 10, 2026.

🛡️Build real cybersecurity solutions

🏆Win ₹10,000 cash + recognition

🎓Hosted by Project CyberShield in collaboration with Sri Indu College of Engineering & Technology

📜Participation certificates for every participant

Organized by

Project CyberShield Naksh Foundation

In collaboration with Sri Indu College of Engineering & Technology

Team Registration

CodeShield 1.0 · Mar 18 to Apr 25, 2026.

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CodeShield Hackathon 1.0

The Clock is Ticking

Building defenses against cyber criminals

One Prize. Maximum Impact.

Choose your team size. Register today.

Key dates to remember

Everything you need to compete

The teams behind CodeShield 1.0

Everything you need to know

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CodeShield
Hackathon 1.0